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Damage from Iovera Nerve block prior to TKR
I had right TKR 18 weeks ago. Prior to surgery I had lower leg neuropathy and a neurologist could not determine why after testing (you're part of the 20% of the population that gets it for an unknown reason she said). My surgeon recommended the Iovera nerve block prior to surgery because it would help with pain after the surgery. He said that the nerve block would last for about 3 months. I had no problem when the injection was done, minimal bruising and my leg was numb. It's now been more than 3 months later and I still have numbness going all the way down the inside of my thigh to my knee and when I touched the skin it feels like someone's taking a razor blade and slicing my skin open. I'm also having problems when I bend my leg in certain ways or touch my leg in certain spots I start get sharp nerve pains down on my lower leg. I don't know if this is from the Iovera injection or not. And I have a feeling nobody's really going to tell me. Has this happened to anybody else? I already had a chronic pain condition before surgery and if I had known that I would feel the way I do now I don't think I would have had my knee replaced!
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Oh I have the same experience. Right now I’m trying to sleep the last four hours and can’t because of the great pain.
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2 ReactionsMy knee still has pain a year and a half after surgery. I. Physical therapy for the fourth time. Any news would be helpful as I had the Iovera procedure. Thank you!
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1 ReactionI am 17 months out and still having similar issues...I would love to discuss this more with you or anyone else that is experiencing this after Iovera treatment... Pam Powell
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1 ReactionHi Pam,
I am 6 months out from my TRKR and this nerve pain is horrible. My knee itself is doing quite good but this nerve pain everyday all day long is really a huge issue. I am very upset I got the IOVERA and wish I hadn’t.
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1 ReactionI still have the pain since June 28 and it is no less than it was then
I am supposed to have my knee replaced Feb 27 and I am terrified
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1 ReactionI had the nerves hit by the Drs PA on June 28 and it is still the same dam pain
I had complete knee replacement on my left knee. Two weeks prior I had the Iovera shots. 5 to be exact. Knee felt great. I am on week 9 post op. The amount of thigh pain I am in is like lighting all the time. Can't ever get comfortable or move without pain. I wish I never got the shots. When I call the doctors I'm told this is normal. I am still unable to walk with support. I was told 3 to 4 weeks and I would be walking. Bending and straighting is always stiff and painfull.
I am exactly the same as you.
My implant is working, but knee cap is sore and walking down steps is painful.
Not sure it is going to get any better, doctor has no answer.
I have a swollen lump on side of my knee, do you?
I am 18 months out from my knee replacement and had the iovera injection. Implant is working but knee is sore and painful walking downstairs and getting out of a chair. Any swelling or lump?
5 months since Iovera, didn't have the TKR partly because of that. Terrible pain but it is better. Yes, I have 2 lumps but I think they may be gradually getting smaller. It's hard to tell for sure because it's such a small improvement daily on pain and lump. Best to you